-Being at home instead of
a clinic may seem more comforting and private.

-Any support person can be
there during the abortion process.

-It's quick, over in a few
minutes.

-It's highly successful.

-There's less bleeding than
with Medical Abortion.

-There's less time spent
cramping than with Medical Abortion.

-Medical staff is present.

-It can be done farther along
in the pregnancy than Medical Abortion.

What
are the disadvantages

-It takes several days.

-It is not completely predictable.

-Bleeding can be very heavy
and lasts longer than with a surgical.

-Cramping can be severe and
usually lasts longer than with a surgical.

-Two visits to the provider
are necessary, and possibly more.

-It fails more often than
a surgical.

-A clinician must insert
instruments inside the uterus.

-Anesthetics and drugs to
manage pain during the procedure may cause side effects.

-There are possible complications,
although in less than 1% of cases.

-The woman has less control
over the abortion process and who is with her.

-The vacuum aspirator may
seem noisy.

-It can't be done as early
in the pregnancy as Medical Abortion.

www.medicationabortion.com - a multi-language website provides accurate information about
medication abortion to health service providers including
physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, counselors,
and office staff as well as educational information for women
considering the option of medication abortion. In English,
French, Spanish, and Arabic.

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